Best Marengo County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,719 students in Marengo County, AL.

The top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL are Sweet Water High School, Demopolis High School and Amelia L Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marengo County, AL public high schools have an score of 31% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.

Marengo County, AL public high school have a of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Demopolis High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marengo County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sweet Water High School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
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Top 30%

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440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263

Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Demopolis High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294

Gr: 9-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #33.

Amelia L Johnson High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364

Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Linden High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
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321 N Main Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4287

Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #55.

Marengo High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395

Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marengo County, AL

Marengo County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

John Essex High School (Closed 2015)

70 Hornet Dr
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504

Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Marengo County Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

114 8th Avenue East
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798

Gr: K-12

Marengo County Technical Center (Closed 2015)

Vocational School

2450 E. Coats Avenue
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237

Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL?

The top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL include Sweet Water High School, Demopolis High School and Amelia L Johnson High School.

How many public high schools are located in Marengo County?

5 public high schools are located in Marengo County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marengo County?

Marengo County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Marengo County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marengo County include: Marengo High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Amelia L Johnson High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Sweet Water High School vs. Marengo High School